1. AIM OF THIS DOCUMENT
The aim of this document is to monitor and facilitate admission to the school.
This also reflects our agreement with the Department of Education to ensure
quality education for each learner.
2. ADMISSION TO THE SCHOOL:
2.1 As a private school Noah’s Ark Independent Primary School strives to
provide in every educational need of learners, without discriminating in any way.
2.2 The school can, in a case where there is any doubt about a learner’s
achievement, request a test to certify the learner’s readiness for the specific
grade.
2.3 The school will only accept learners whose parents endorse the financial
policy, code of conduct and mission of the school.
2.4 Although we expect parents and learners to respect this specific character
and tradition of our school, no learners with different religious beliefs will be
excluded.
3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF ADMISSION:
The centrum manager, director, academic head or the person to whom this
authority is delegated, is responsible for the administration of admission to the
school.
4. WHO MUST REGISTER?
4.1 Learners must register according to age groups.
Age for Grade Pre Grade R by January 4.6 years.
Age for Grade R by January 5.6 years. (assessed prior to admittance)
Age for Grade 1 by January 6.6 years. (assessed prior to admittance)
Age for Grade 2 by January 7.6 years. (assessed prior to admittance)
Age for Grade 3 by January 8.6 years. (assessed prior to admittance)
Age for Grade 4 by January 9.6 years. (assessed prior to admittance)
Age for Grade 5 by January 10.6 years. (assessed prior to admittance)
Age for Grade 6 by January 11.6 years. (assessed prior to admittance)
Age for Grade 7 by January 12.6 years. (assessed prior to admittance)
4.2 Compulsory attendance
4.3 All new learners
5. CHANGING OF SCHOOLS:
Noah’s Ark Independent Primary School does not favour learners out of any
specific area.
Preference will be given to learners of the same family where older learners
already attend the school.
6. COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE:
6.1 Each parent who is responsible for children must see that these children
attend school from the first school day of the year in which the child turns 7 until
the last day of the specific year.
6.2 If parents neglect or fail to enrol such a child for school for certain periods,
he/she will be guilty of a crime and can be punished if found guilty by law.
7. DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR ADMISSION
7.1 A signed, completed admission document.
7.2 A transfer document (if from another school)
7.3 Copy of ID documents of parents.
7.4 Copy of clinic card and Birth certificate of learner.
7.5 Reports (Occupational Therapist, Psycologist etc.)
7.6 As soon as the learner is admitted to Noah’s Ark, profiles or confidential
information will be requested from previous schools.
8. ADMISSION OF NON-CITIZENS
The South African Schools Act, 1996 and this policy apply equally to learners
who are not citizens of the Republic of South Africa and whose parents are in
possession of a permit for temporary or permanent residence issued by the
Department of Home Affairs.
A learner who entered the country on a study permit must present the study
permit on admission to the school.
Persons classified as illegal aliens must, when they apply for admission for their
children or for themselves, show evidence that they have applied to the
Department of Home Affairs to legalise their stay in the country in terms of the
Aliens Control Act, 1991 (No. 96 of 1991).
9. SCHOOL FEES:
School fees, as determined by Management and as stated in the financial
policy, are compulsory and have to be paid by parents or the responsible
person. The governing body of the school is responsible for the rent of the
buildings, teachers’ salaries and all working expenses of the school.
10. LANGUAGE POLICY:
Our medium of instruction is English. Setswana and Afrikaans are the choices
available for First Additional Language.
At admission parents must sign an agreement to state that they accept
the following:
Authority and discipline of the school as included in the Code of Conduct.
Responsibility for financial matters as stated in the Financial Policy.
If these admission requirements are not met during the learner’s school
career, Management can reconsider the continuous attention of school by the
learner.
Exceptions to above mentioned will be handled by the school management
committee.

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Assessment Information

All learning areas namely Maths, Home Language and Life Skills are assessed
every Friday. All grades from Pre-Grade R – Grade 3 do this weekly assessment.
Grades 4 to 7 do their continuous assessment throughout the term.
These continuous weekly assessments are written on specially prepared
assessment papers for the week’s work and are all marked and recorded in the
Assessment Record Book.
At the end of every term a formal assessment takes place in all the grades
where the work for the term is assessed and also recorded in the Assessment
Record Book. The weekly marks are combined with the term marks for the final
mark on the report.
1 — Not achieved
2 – Elementary Achievement
3 – Moderate Achievement
4 – Adequate Achievement
5 – Substantial Achievement
6 – Meritorious Achievement
7 – Outstanding Achievement
We compile report cards for every term which are handed out to parents
during a parent evening after all assessments and reports are finalised.
Reading assessment also takes place weekly and spelling words are written
every Friday from Grade 1 – Grade 7.
For grading we use the grading key prescribed by the department of
Education for the Foundation Phase which is as follows:

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Extra-Curricular Activities
The fees for extra-curricular activities are released during the first week of each
academic school year. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to keep the fees
for these activities up to date or to write a letter of withdrawal and submit it to the
administration office.
Kool Kicks (Football and Netball)
Football and Netball develop agility, speed, and stamina, it also teaches children the
importance of working as a team. It can play an important part in a child’s physical
and social development.
Through various football/netball drills and skills, your child will learn the basics of
football/netball. They will learn to work with their teammates and the importance of
listening to the coach’s instructions as well as knowing the rules that govern the
game. They will learn to love the game.
Children will be encouraged to improve their fitness skills through drills that will
provide aerobic exercise for them as they move up and down the field. They will
learn to properly kick/throw the ball which will help to develop better coordination and
agility in your child. They will learn to cooperate and interact with other children
increasing their social skills as they learn to work as a team and communicate well to
be successful. Each child will be encouraged and build a strong self-image as they
learn that it is the team that succeeds and not an individual.
School practices take place on Monday (during school hours) participation in
Monday practices allows your child to participate in any matches that are scheduled
as long as term fees are up to date. Additionally, the coach and the assistants will
offer additional practice time for parents who wish to enrol their learners on
Wednesday (Football only) from 14:30 to 17:00. Parents are responsible for
ensuring their children are collected from these practices on time.
Kid’s Clay (Pottery)
Kid’s Clay is an educational extramural activity offered during school terms at the
school where learners create, shape, and mould with lots of fun. Kids
as young as Pre-Grade R can participate in this activity. Playing with clay benefits
children as follows:
• Stimulates senses, mind, creativity, imagination, expression.
• Strengthens muscles, thumbs, hands, fingers, and forearms.
• Develops gross, fine-motor coordination skills, and three-dimensional
perception.
• Builds and forms self-esteem and develops perseverance.
• Encourages social interaction and development.
Clay art encourages the kids to work independently, as they constantly make their
own decisions on what and how to create their own masterpieces.
Classes meet once a week and last for approximately 30 minutes.
Ju-Jitsu
Ju-Jitsu is the ultimate form of self-defence. The program teaches discipline, and
coordination increases flexibility, rhythm, and timing. The classes also assist in
improving concentration and self-confidence.
Learners practice twice a week, and each session is 30 minutes.
Swimming (1st and 4th term only)
Swimming is lots of fun for people of all ages and children especially love getting in
the water and enjoying themselves. But it is not just fun, it also provides several
health benefits which keep children healthy and happy at the same time. Water
safety skills kids learn during swimming lessons will remain with them for the rest of
their lives! This is a huge benefit for children learning to swim. Besides learning
about water safety swimming is a fun activity that provides excellent low-impact
cardio exercise. It improves strength, endurance, flexibility, and balance. Swimming
also improves sleep patterns, reduces stress, and improves concentration and
memory.
Swimming is taught by coaches who are approved by Swimming SA and takes place
once a week for 30 minutes.
Learners enrolled in swimming need to bring a towel, swim cap, and flip-flops
(sandals) for each lesson.
NO LEARNER IS ALLOWED TO SWIM IF THE SWIMMING IDEMTITY HAS NOT
BEEN SIGNED AND RETURNED TO THE SCHOOL FOR EACH SWIM SESSION.
After Care
Aftercare is provided for both learners off Noah’s Ark and to other community
members seeking a safe and fun Childcare Centre after normal school hours.
Learners play together and are monitored by staff members of the school. Learners
also engage in a variety of activities such as tumbling, chess, aerobics/dance, etc.
Learners in Grades 1 and upwards are monitored as they complete their homework
or classwork activities.
Aftercare is available from the time learners are released from school until 17:00
each day.
Learners collected after 17:15 are required to pay a late collection fee of R100 for
every 15 minutes.

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Account No: 030 894 220
Mahikeng Branch Code: 050040

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